Uncontrolled Search Path in Substance3D Modeler <=1.21.0 (Arbitrary Code Exec)
CVE-2025-43553 Published on May 13, 2025
Substance3D - Modeler | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
Substance3D - Modeler versions 1.21.0 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. If the application relies on a search path to locate critical resources such as libraries or executables, an attacker could manipulate the search path to load a malicious resource, potentially executing arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43553 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2025-43553 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43553
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Affected Versions
Adobe Substance3D - Modeler:- Before and including 1.21.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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